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Fall Fun Festival at Old Settlers Park

Dianna — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:39:30 +0000

October is filled with fun events. I love this time of year. It’s the beginning of all the holidays and nice cool weather. The one event I will definitely take my four year old to is the Fall Fun Festival in Old Settlers Park located in Round Rock, Texas. It’s on Thursday, October 28th from 9 a.m. to 11:30. We have attended this event for three years in a row. My six year old has outgrown the event since it’s geared toward preschoolers and toddlers. Fortunately Andrew (my six year old) will be in school and won’t realize he’s missing out. It’s a free event that includes treat bags, games, a hay ride, a chance to see a fire truck up close, and refreshments. They encourage the children to come in costume. It’s also encouraged to bring a canned item to donate to the Round Rock Serving Center. I’m a little sad that this will be my last year of getting to participate in the event. My little boy is growing up. I will just have to treasure it.

KidFish at Lake Pflugerville

Dianna — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:34:45 +0000

There will be a “KidFish” at Lake Pflugerville this Saturday, June 5th from 9 to 12. Our family hasn’t had the chance to experience this event, but I will definitely let everyone know how it goes. From what I read, the idea behind “Kid Fish” is for children to appreciate the sport of fishing. Also, they hope that children respect the environment and its natural resources. On the city of Pflugerville’s website there is a registration form that needs to be filled out to participate in the event. The form is to be taken to the event on Saturday. It is a free event, but I was told by the recreation department of Pflugerville that if you make a donation, the participant can receive a t-shirt or trophy. I wasn’t told how much the donation had to be. So, my guess is if it’s $100, I will have to pass. Either way it sounds fun and since Andrew loves to fish, we will definitely be there.

Lights of Love 5K benefiting Ronald McDonald House

Dianna — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:46:50 +0000

I got informed of an event on December 4th. It’s a free family event. The event is called McDonald’s Lights of Love 5K.

It’s at Mueller Hangar at 5:00 p.m. The event is a 5K run, walk, or jog benefiting Ronald McDonald House. You do not have to participate in the run to enjoy the event. First, it’s for a good cause. Second, we won’t be cooped up inside. Third, why not? We will definitely be there.

December 4, at the open-air Mueller Hangar. It is a totally family friendly event.

Skyridge Plaza Festival

Dianna — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:39:10 +0000

Today we decided to check out the event at Skyridge Plaza in Round Rock. I’m not a fan of crowds or lines so we went at 10:00 when it started. That was the perfect time to go. That first hour the crowds and lines were minimal. Everything was free except for the pony rides for $5.00. It was a fairly small event, but perfect for my three year old and five year old. We lasted two hours and that was perfect. The activites included a petting zoo, face painting, balloons, inflatables, and a cake walk in which the prizes were pretty generous considering it was a free event. We would definitely go again next year.

Fall Events in Round Rock on October 24th

Dianna — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:08:04 +0000

There are two Halloween events in Round Rock on October 24th that we might go to. They are both free which is a big plus. One event is being held at Skyridge Plaza from 10 to 6. The address is 2000 S. IH 35, exit 251 in case anyone wants to check it out. Also, there is an event at Round Rock Gardens located on Sam Bass Road from 4 to 7. Both events look inviting. If anyone has been to either one I would love some feedback. If not, I will let everyone know which one we went to and if we enjoyed it. Considering the times, we might check them both out. As a mom, I love the opportunity to have my boys outdooors and try to let them experience as much as time and energy will allow.